OFFICIAL: Everton 2 points deduction for another PSR breach, drop to 16th

Everton have again been docked a points deduction for breaching the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules. Previously the Goodison Park club were deducted 10 points in November 2023 and this time it has been two points which puts the Toffees in 16th place in the Premier League table, just two points above the relegation zone.

The Toffees after appealing the decision were finally deducted 6 points last February 2024, in this case, they will have seven days if they want to file an appeal.

The Premier League stated the matter in which it explains in detail the sanction. “An independent commission has given an immediate two-point deduction to Everton FC for a breach of the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSRs) for the period ending season 2022/23."

“Over a three-day hearing last month, the independent commission heard evidence and arguments from the club in respect of a range of potential mitigating factors for its admitted breach of £16.6million, including the impact of its two successive PSR charges. Having done so, the commission determined the appropriate sanction to be a two-point deduction, taking effect immediately."

“The independent commission reaffirmed the principle that any breach of the PSRs is significant and justifies, indeed requires, a sporting sanction,” concluded the statement.

Everton have also released a statement through their social media accounts, concluding that they will make no further comment on the matter at this time.

Everton statement

In January 2024, Everton were charged by the Premier League for breaching the permitted Profit and Sustainability thresholds for the assessment period ending 2022/23.

The matter was referred to a Premier League Commission, which has today announced Everton will receive an immediate two-point deduction. While the Club’s position has been that no further sanction was appropriate, the Club is pleased to see that the Commission has given credit to the majority of the issues raised by the Club, including the concept of double punishment, the significant mitigating circumstances facing the Club due to the war in Ukraine, and the high level of co-operation and early admission of the Club’s breach.

Everton remains committed to working collaboratively with the League on all matters relating to PSR but is extremely concerned by the inconsistency of different commissions in respect of points deductions applied.

The Club would like to place on record its thanks to the Fan Advisory Board and other fan groups for their submissions during this process, and to all Evertonians for their ongoing patience and unstinting support.

The Club and its legal representatives have begun the preparations to appeal the Commission’s decision. No further comment will be made at this time.

 

April 8, 2024